Orthotic care you can trust
Somerset Orthotics was born out of desire to provide the highest quality orthotic care to patients, at a time that suits them, in a relaxed contemporary setting. We put your needs and treatment aims first, listening and understanding your goals and objectives to ensure that every device is made to your personal requirements.
Emily Stewart
Orthotist
HCPC - PO004726
mBAPO
Emily graduated from the University of Salford with a 1st class honours in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Emily has since worked across the South West and currently has a specialist role within the NHS. Emily specialises in gait biomechanics and neurological conditions.
Steve May
Orthotist
HCPC - PO005027
mBAPO
Steve graduated from the University of Derby in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Steve has over 20 years of healthcare experience. Steve specialises in knee bracing and biomechanical assessments.
Why see an orthotist?
Both Emily and Steve are qualified orthotists with HCPC registration.
Orthotists are unique healthcare professionals who merge clinical patient care with an anatomical and biomechanical mindset. With engineering skills to design, fabricate and fit stock, modular and fully custom orthoses, including offering solutions well beyond what is achievable with insoles.
Unlike other allied health professionals that primarily focus on therapy or rehabilitation exercises, orthotists are solely responsible for the entire lifecycle of a medical device, from assessment and casting, to manufacturing and final fitting. Orthotists have a specialist focus on body support, utilising orthoses to support, align or correct body parts to enhance mobility and reduce pain.